This approach is shorter than or as short as most current approaches, although it may seem longer because you don't see the canyon until you're there. Approach time: 10-15 minutes on flat trail through woods. The Auburn Land Trust owns the land.

Take Rt 90 W to Exit 10a to Rt 20 W, as usual. Go about 1.5mi on 20W and turn left on Westec Rd. Westec is after the RK Worcester Fair plaza, the gift chalet, and the trailer park. Find a place to...

(1) Climbing is not allowed on the main waterfall or anywhere within the
restricted area posted in the information kiosk. This may be reconsidered at a
future time, but for now, NO climbing on the main waterfall.

(2) The "Gorge Trail" has been opened to ice climbers. This is the summer hiking
trail that leads from the information kiosk into the gorge, meeting the river
just...